Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news topics: the House of Representatives passing impeachment inquiry rules, the EPA's plan to rollback a regulation on heavy metal emissions from coal-fired plants, and North Korea's missile launch towards its Eastern Sea. The impeachment vote was largely along partisan lines, with only two Democrats opposing. The EPA's rollback could lead to health issues, according to environmental groups. North Korea's actions follow dissatisfaction with nuclear negotiations with the US.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the House vote on the impeachment inquiry rules?

The vote was rejected.

The vote was postponed.

The vote was along partisan lines.

The vote was unanimous.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of environmental groups regarding the EPA's rollback of regulations?

Loss of jobs in the coal industry

Health issues from contaminated water

Higher energy costs

Increased air pollution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which administration initially set the regulation on heavy metal emissions that the EPA plans to roll back?

Obama administration

Trump administration

Clinton administration

Bush administration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did North Korea take that increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula?

Fired projectiles into the Eastern Sea

Conducted a nuclear test

Signed a peace treaty

Held a military parade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was South Korea's response to North Korea's recent actions?

They ignored the actions.

They launched a counterattack.

They urged North Korea to stop its actions.

They imposed economic sanctions.